Qian-long: grandson of Kangxi (dec 23, 1736 – dec 23, 1795)
Description:
China reached its greatest size & prosperity under Qian-long1793: Letter from King George III to Qian-long asking for a better trade arrangement because the British ambassador did not want to perform the "kowtow" ritual; Qian-long said no, China was self-sufficient and did not need the British trade
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Date:
dec 23, 1736
dec 23, 1795
~ 59 years